1961 Chevrolet Corvair Resto Mod – TURBO $10000

1961 Corvair Rampside Resto Mod – TURBO! The Ultimate Tailgater
I bought this ride 2 years ago with a vision to convert the essentially unusable pick-up bed into something cool. The previous owner installed the 1967 Monza 180 HP Turbo motor, new wheels and tires, the Air Ride system, and boxed the front A arms for additional strength. The new motor makes it surprisingly FAST!
Installed a new windshield and custom side view mirrors.
Had a paint shop color sand and buff the paint. It is much better but not perfect, there are some small dings and body filler was used in some areas. Nothing has popped or had significant cracks – it is good driver quality all around. No active rust under the doors, but there have been some repairs.
Rebuilt the carburetor, installed the proper shrouding around the engine, replaced the pushrod tube “O” rings and gaskets to eliminate oil leaks, got all of the gauges and lights to work, and installed a new fuel pump. We also hired another mechanic to remove the gas tank, clean it, and replace the sending unit. He also adjusted the shift linkage so that it is much smoother, fixed an electrical short and installed a new battery. Due to the replacement Cadillac steering wheel (which is really cool!), the turn signals work but do not cancel, and there is a horn but it is not hooked-up.